Critiquing Meaning in English

word · lemma: critique

US

kɹɪˈtikɪŋ

kri-TEE-king

UK

kɹɪtˈiːkɪŋ

krit-EEK-ing

Definition

Examining something closely to discuss its strengths and weaknesses, often in writing or speech, to give a detailed evaluation.

Usage & Nuances

Formal or academic in tone; commonly used for art, literature, speeches, or performances. Not the same as simply criticizing, which often just points out faults. 'Critiquing' involves detailed analysis, both positive and negative.

• Spanish: criticar (analizar) - hacer una crítica
• Portuguese (BR): criticar (analisar) - fazer uma crítica
• Portuguese (PT): criticar (analisar) - fazer uma crítica
• Chinese (Simplified): 批评（分析）- 评论
• Chinese (Traditional): 批評（分析）- 評論
• Hindi: आलोचना करना (विश्लेषण करना)
• Arabic: نقد (تحليل) - تقييم
• Bengali: সমালোচনা করা - বিশ্লেষণ করা
• Russian: критиковать (в аналитическом смысле) - рецензировать
• Japanese: 批評する - 講評する
• Vietnamese: phê bình - nhận xét (phân tích)
• Korean: 비평하다 - 평론하다
• Turkish: eleştiri yapmak - değerlendirmek
• Urdu: تنقید کرنا (معروضی)
• Indonesian: mengkritik (secara analitis) - mengulas

Example Sentences

She is critiquing my essay for school.

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We are critiquing each other's presentations in class.

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The teacher is critiquing our art projects today.

basic

I always get nervous when people start critiquing my work.

natural

Part of the writing workshop involves critiquing drafts together.

natural

Instead of just critiquing, make sure you suggest ways to improve.

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